Food & Agr. Code, § 59619

The director may purchase general liability insurance for all marketing programs subject to the provisions of this chapter in an amount he or she determines as necessary. The cost of the insurance shall be paid by the affected marketing programs on a pro rata basis. The insurance policy shall name the director, in his or her official capacity, and all persons, collectively, that are subject to the marketing program as insured parties for claims made against the marketing program in its advisory capacity to the director or against the director regarding the activities of the marketing program. The director, after consultation with the Attorney General, may refer claims to the insurance carrier for appropriate action. In the alternative, the director may require that claims be handled in the manner otherwise specified in this chapter.